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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.84, 1,140.78 and 617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.84, 1,140.78 and 617.32 is: 851.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.84 : 1,140.78 = 617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.84/1,140.78 = 617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.84x = 1,140.78 × 617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.84x = 704,226.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,226.31/826.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.71

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